Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued April 22 at 8:25PM AKDT until April 23 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 9:25pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will continue through the
early overnight and the warning may be downgraded to an advisory.
Temperatures will rise into the 30s Thursday afternoon and blowing
snow will become less of a concern.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road
conditions.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK